Bible and Theology, BA
Prepare for a career of service.
Gain a deeper understanding of the Bible, learn the history of Christian thought and theological doctrines.
This major prepares you for seminary or graduate studies. If you are following God's calling to vocational missionary service, pastoral leadership, preaching, and teaching, the Bible and Theology major will equip you for your career. Bible and Theology is offered both as a major and a minor.
Spotlight
"Writing is actually the very core of good teaching. "
- Duane Watson
Professor of New Testament Studies
Core Requirements for All Majors:
All students majoring in the Department of Theology are required to complete the following 24 credit hours:
- BIBL 309 - Hermeneutics
- BIBL 300-400 Old Testament (3 hours)
- BIBL 300-400 New Testament (3 hours)
- EDMN 101 - Models of Christian Ministry
- EDMN 421 - Communicating the Christian Faith
- THEO 201 - History of Christian Thought
- THEO 331 - Christian Theology I
- THEO 332 - Christian Theology II
- THEO 460 - Senior Seminar
- BIBL 300-400 Old Testament (3 hours)
- BIBL 300-400 New Testament (3 hours)
- THEO 342 - Spiritual Formation
- THEO 413 - Contemporary Theology
- EDMN 430 - Christian Ministries Internship
- GRK 211 - Introductory New Testament Greek I and
-
GRK 212 - Intermediate New Testament Greek II
or - HEBR 211 - Introductory Hebrew I and
- HEBR 212 - Introductory Hebrew II
Electives (6 hours):
Greek, Hebrew, or upper-level Bible, Theology, Philosophy, or Internship
Bible and Theology Minor Requirements:
- BIBL 300-400 Old Testament (3 hours)
- BIBL 300-400 New Testament (3 hours)
- BIBL 309 - Hermeneutics
- EDMN 430 - Christian Ministries Internship (3 hours)
-
THEO 201 - History of Christian Thought
or - THEO 211 - Introduction to Theology
- THEO 331 - Christian Theology I
- THEO 332 - Christian Theology II

